ITV boss says Ed Balls interview with wife Yvette Cooper was 'fair and impartial'

Thomas the Tank Engine superfan hails pilot episode release

A Thomas the Tank Engine superfan says it is "surreal" and "wonderful" that a long-lost pilot episode of ITV's classic children's cartoon series Thomas & Friends has been released for the first time. Neil Leighton adds that he is intrigued to find out how different the episode will look compared to "what we all know" from the first season. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK Government to ban Palestine Action under terror laws

The UK’s home secretary has decided to proscribe Palestine Action and will lay an order before Parliament next week to make membership and support for the protest group illegal. Yvette Cooper confirmed the move after Palestine Action vandalised two planes inside RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Friday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Grooming gangs: Why has a public inquiry been announced now?

Yvette Cooper has revealed the findings of a review into child sex abuse by grooming gangs to MPs. The home secretary said Baroness Louise Casey’s review into child sex abuse by grooming gangs found suspects were often "disproportionately likely" to be Asian men. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commissioned Baroness Casey to carry out an audit into the nature and scale of child sexual abuse in January, following months of pressure from his political opponents, and even tech billionaire Elon Musk. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Secretary says extremism is 'increasing'

Yvette Cooper said she is "really worried about" increasing levels of extremism amongst young people in the country. Asked about the issue in the Home Affairs Committee, the home secretary said: "I see it in the kinds of cases that I'm briefed on, just increasing numbers of teenagers - where there are serious concerns." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow minister slams 'record numbers' of channel crossings

The shadow business minister has claimed the government has "lost control" as record numbers of migrants crossed the channel this weekend. More than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded so far in 2025. Andrew Griffith urged the home secretary Yvette Cooper to address the problem alongside her French counterparts. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cooper praises first responders after Liverpool crash

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper praises first responders for their efforts after a car rammed into pedestrians at a Liverpool FC victory parade on Monday. Cooper says, "we need to say huge thanks to all those who responded... who did the most professional job". A 53-year-old man thought to be the driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, dangerous driving and attempted murder. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn